Exponents

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that shows how many times to multiply the base by itself. For example, in 3^4, 3 is the base and 4 is the exponent.

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What does 3^5 mean in expanded form?

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3^5 means 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3.

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How do you write 15 x 15 using exponents?

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15 x 15 can be written as 15^2.

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What is the expanded form of 12^4?

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12^4 means 12 x 12 x 12 x 12.

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How do you express 8 x 8 x 8 using exponents?

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8 x 8 x 8 can be expressed as 8^3.

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What does 6^5 represent?

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6^5 represents 6 x 6 x 6 x 6 x 6.

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What is the base in the expression 4^3?

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The base in the expression 4^3 is 4.

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What is the value of 2^3?

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The value of 2^3 is 8, because 2 x 2 x 2 = 8.

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How do you write 10 x 10 x 10 using exponents?

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10 x 10 x 10 can be written as 10^3.

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What is the rule for multiplying powers with the same base?

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When multiplying powers with the same base, you add the exponents. For example, a^m x a^n = a^(m+n).